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JIM “PAPPY” MOORE: Agent Orange Stalks Vietnam Veterans
By Jim “Pappy” Moore The United States lost around 58,000 military personnel in the Vietnam War. That is the official death toll, but there have been deaths and serious illnesses and conditions which plague Vietnam Veterans even today. The death toll increases annually. Agent Orange was used in Vietnam to defoliate areas so…
Read MoreGilmer 50, North Lamar 7
By Elwyn Henderson The Gilmer Buckeyes successfully closed out their 2025 regular season on Senior Night at Jeff Traylor Stadium in Gilmer Friday night with a 50-7 plastering of the winless North Lamar Panthers in a District 7-4A DII contest. The win pushes Gilmer to 4-6 on the season and 3-2 in district…
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Texas voters said no to property tax hikes this week, as Republican leaders signal more cuts ahead
By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune November 6, 2025 DALLAS — Texas voters this week showed wariness toward raising property taxes — and embraced cutting them. Voters across the state shot down bids by school districts and cities to increase funds to hire teachers and police officers, pave roads and keep schools humming. More than half…
Read MoreUpshur County Nov. 4 Constitutional Amendment and Special Election Unofficial Results
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Read MoreAll 17 Texas Constitution amendments on verge of approval
By Ayden Runnels and Carla Astudillo, The Texas Tribune November 4, 2025 Voters in Texas seemed poised on Tuesday night to approve a series of tax exemptions and bans as well as new investments in state infrastructure and research. All 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot held majority support Tuesday night, most of which restrict…
Read MoreTexans approve $850 million endowment for Texas State Technical College
By Nicholas Gutteridge, The Texas Tribune November 4, 2025 Texas voters on Tuesday seemed poised to approve the creation of an $850 million endowment for the struggling Texas State Technical College, the state’s primary higher education system for workforce development. Texas has 11 TSTC campuses. Unlike the state’s community colleges, TSTC does not have taxing…
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Video: Coach’s Show | Episode 10 2025
Bi-District Game Info – Gilmer Buckeyes vs Athens Hornets
Gilmer (visitor) vs. Athens (home) at Henderson Lions Stadium Friday Nov. 14 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Adult $8/ Student $6
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